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2006 Philadelphia 76ers Preview

Welcome to the 2006 Philadelphia 76ers NBA Preview
page. At the time of publish the preseason games are underway
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2006 Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Season Preview

The Sixers have talent but they have lacked discipline for years.
Last season Philadelphia missed the playoffs entirely. Club President
and G.M. Billy King jawed about a “change of culture”
on the team, but for the most part the same group of guys is back.

Guard Allen Iverson (33.0 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 7.4 APG, 44.7 FG%, 81.4
FT%) can put up numbers. But his bad attitude and inability to
defend are a major liability. The Sixers tried to trade him but
could not. Shooting forward Willie Green (7.0 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 0.5
APG, 42.4 FG%, 80.0 FT%) missed most of last season recovering
from a knee injury. Look for him to see major minutes this season.

At power forward, Chris Webber (20.2 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 3.4 APG, 43.4
FG%, 75.6 FT%) is showing his age. Although his shooting skills
have not diminished, he can’t move and is unable to defend.
Andre Iguodala (12.3 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 3.1 APG, 50.0 FG%, 75.4 FT%)
may be ready to breakout this season. Although inconsistent over
the past two years, he’s entering his third season with
well-developed skills. He can defend and move but needs more accuracy
in shooting.

In his fourth year, Samuel Dalembert (7.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 0.4 APG,
53.1 FG%, 70.5 FT%), who signed a big six-year deal in 2005, was
a major disappointment. He can be a major force under the boards
but needs to show some work ethic.

As a coach with the Trailblazers former NBA player Mo Cheeks—a
player’s player—had a winning record and got his team
to the playoffs twice in four seasons. Known for being a really
nice guy, you can’t help but think that Cheeks is a mismatch
for Philadelphia—a team that begs for discipline. Cheeks
wants defense and discipline from his team but instead gets offense
and blunders. When are you going to be a coach, Mo?

To call the 76ers a “team” is a gross misuse of the
word. With Iverson demanding attention and giving no respect,
Webber’s dissatisfaction and age and Dalembert’s lack
of discipline, Philadelphia is going nowhere.

2006 NBA Division Previews

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of the teams and rivals in the respected division. You can click on
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